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Cambridge, United Kingdom
Senior Concept Artist with 10+ years of experience in visual development for games, animation, publishing, and narrative-driven projects. I specialize in environment and character design, delivering polished, production-ready artwork with strong storytelling, lighting, and anatomical accuracy. I’ve worked across a wide range of styles and pipelines—from early ideation and mood exploration to final key art, adapting quickly to each project’s visual needs. My background includes art directing an award-winning short film (Tomorrow), which received international recognition and Academy Awards qualification. I’m comfortable collaborating with teams or working independently, and I regularly support projects with: Game and board game concept art Fantasy & sci-fi illustration Characters, creatures, and environments Bestiary and narrative artwork Style exploration and visual world-building I work in both digital and traditional media, with solid 3D knowledge to improve design clarity and production efficiency. My goal is always the same: to help clients bring their ideas to life with clear, evocative, and professional artwork.
- Concept Artistry
- Character Design
- Concept Design
- Drawing
- Illustration
- Environmental Design
- Digital Painting
- 2D Drawing
- Character Illustration
- Book Cover
- Sketch
- Painting
West Malvern, United Kingdom
I'm an artist with over 10 years of experience in producing illustrations and concept art for childrens books, video games, slot games board games and collectable cards - as well as many other bespoke art projects. My past clients are very varied as I have a flexible style and I enjoy contributing a wide variety of projects. They range from game publishers such Warhammer, Osprey Publishing and Fantasy Flight Games, to small start ups where I have contributed to games and books launched on kickstarter. I've also worked with many individuals who have bespoke projects they need illustrating or visualizing. I'm always happy to take feedback and work closely with clients to make sure they get the artwork they want! I have a first class honours degree in Visual Art and Illustration.
- Illustration
- Adobe Photoshop
- Adobe Illustrator
- Corel Painter
- Pixologic Zbrush
Huntly, United Kingdom
I am a Scottish Animator and Illustrator, specialising in 2D Traditional animation and digital illustration! I have been working as a professional animator for over 3 years and have won a number of awards for my short films and other independant projects.
- Concept Artistry
- Character Design
- Concept Design
- Illustration
- Storyboarding
- 2D Illustration
- Cartoon Character
- 2D Animation
- Computer Animation
- Character Animation
- Character Illustration
- Concept Development
- Book Illustration
- Animal Illustration
- People Illustration
London, United Kingdom
I help brands, products and books stand out visually through colourful illustration, playful packaging and distinctive brand design. I’m an illustrator and brand identity designer specialising in character illustration, packaging design, logos and children’s book artwork. My work focuses on concept-driven visuals that communicate ideas clearly while creating memorable visual identities. With a background in Product Design and a Master’s in Illustration, I combine visual storytelling with strategic design thinking. I’ve worked on projects ranging from product packaging and illustrated branding to editorial and children’s book illustration, helping businesses and authors translate ideas into engaging visual experiences. I’m currently developing a children’s book illustration project (Scribbletown) being published by Pegasus Publishers, alongside packaging and branding projects for product-based brands. Skills • Logo & Brand Identity Design • Packaging & Product Illustration • Character Design • Children’s Book Illustration • Editorial Illustration Tools Adobe Illustrator Adobe Photoshop Adobe InDesign Procreate I focus on clear communication, thoughtful concepts and polished final artwork, ensuring each project moves smoothly from idea to final delivery.
- Drawing
- Illustration
- Storyboarding
- Freestyle Drawing
- Digital Painting
- Branding & Marketing
- Graphic Design
- Children's Book Illustration
- Brand Identity Design
- Logo Design
- Digital Illustration
- AI Image Generation
Penryn, United Kingdom
Available for work I help clients turn their rough ideas into clear, production-ready visuals. I deliver high-quality and detail-rich concept artwork that is both visually strong and practical for development. Whether you need early exploration, polished concepts, or turnaround sheets ready for 3D handoff, I focus on creating artwork that supports your pipeline, whilst also looking great. What I can help with: Environment concept art Prop and asset design Characters and creatures Paintovers and iteration on existing ideas I’ve worked with multiple clients on Upwork with a consistent track record of delivering precisely what they need. I understand how to adapt to different art directions and keep work aligned with a project’s vision. If you need a concept artist who can integrate into your workflow and help define your game’s visual identity, feel free to get in touch.
- Concept Artistry
- Character Design
- Concept Design
- Drawing
- Game Design
- Illustration
- Sketching
- 2D Illustration
- Digital Illustration
- Digital Painting
- Game Development
- Game Art
- Adobe Photoshop
- Autodesk Maya
Horsham, United Kingdom
I'm an concept artist and illustrator experienced in designing high quality art for books, games, websites and more. If you want your project to stand out from the crowd I'll work closely with you to craft visuals that elevate your message and make a lasting impact. • Highly skilled in Adobe and Blender • Frame-by-frame animation and illustration • Takes projects from concept to final product • Keeps in regular contact on the progress of your project
- Concept Artistry
- Illustration
- 2D Illustration
- Animation
- Game Art
- Logo Animation
- Logo Design
- Branding
- 2D Art
- 2D Design
- 2D Game Art
- 2D Animation
- 3D Illustration
- Motion Graphics
- Design Concept
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